Stockbridge Community News
Pop Quiz reveals your interest in writing
Writing for the Stockbridge Community News provides opportunities to: expand your business or academic portfolio. strengthen your resume. meet people and businesses in the community. make a difference in the community. Writing is truly one of those skills where practice makes perfect. An editor polishes the piece so volunteers can be confident that their writing […]
Thank You Donor: Marlene Huttenlocher
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Marlene Huttenlocher for her generous donation. Thanks again for your support!
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ State Fair Zinnias add a vibrant variety of color
September’s garden inspiration highlights Sue Smith’s zinnias. Her inspiration and love of gardening started in her grandmother’s yard, where she spent time among a spectrum of color and texture. Zinnias, black-eyed Susans and blue fescue are planted near a white fence and brick water feature. What Sue is most proud of is her State Fair […]
Thank You Donors: David and Cynthia Avery
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to David and Cynthia Avery for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ practical potting shed adds nostalgic charm
August’s garden inspiration features Connie Risner’s potting shed. She found her inspiration on Pinterest when she saw an adorable potting shed. She showed the picture to her husband Paul, knowing he had some barn wood that could be used to build this adorable design. He was up to the challenge. Adding the red tin roof, […]
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ established perennials display year-round color
July’s garden inspiration features Normi Spadafore’s garden. Her well-established perennial garden of 18 years was inspired by her wish for year-round color. Seen blooming in this picture are bright pink dianthus, mauve Lenten rose, deep purple iris and light blue salvia. Later in the season, lilies, hostas and sedum will bloom, just to mention […]
Sowing Inspiration ~ hen and chicks preserve memories
Dear Gardeners, The Garden Contest was read and enjoyed by many. Who doesn’t love a beautiful photo of someone’s artistic garden creation? So let’s try a new direction for a “Garden Inspiration Column.” We’re asking readers to take a photo of their garden, plant, bush or tree (or a friend’s) and share the inspiration for […]
Sowing Inspiration ~ Larkspurs thrive in a South-facing location
Dear Readers, The Garden Contest was read and enjoyed by many. Who doesn’t love a beautiful photo of someone’s artistic garden creation? So let’s try a new direction for a “Garden Inspiration Column.” We’re asking readers to take a photo of their garden, plant, bush or tree (or a friend’s) and share the inspiration for […]
Founder and long-time board member Patrice Johnson resigns from Stockbridge Community News
by Judy Brune Long-time president and editor-in-chief of Stockbridge Community News (SCN), Patrice Johnson, announced her resignation from the organization’s board of directors, effective April 25, 2021. Johnson, who is looking forward to “pursuing other interests,” shared with board members her firm belief that the organization is well positioned for continued success. “SCN is on […]
Congratulations to Jane Marthaler, of Gregory: Our Garden of the Month Contest winner
As the Grand Prize winner for our Third Annual Garden of the Month Contest, Jane Marthaler, of Gregory, will receive a $50 gift certificate to Tulip Tree Gardens funded by Dorothy Craft’s Sewing and Alterations and Tulip Tree Gardens. The second–place winner was Masoud Golshan, of Waterloo Township, and Todd Schray, of Grass Lake, came […]